Mental health is such an important thing that some many people don't realize is a huge struggle had by a lot of people! It's just as serious as a physical health issue.
this woman helped me so much when I was diagnosed with bipolar. I was so scared and thought this now meant I was a crazy person, but she helped me learn all about how it works. and that helped so so much. thank you thank you thank you!
I am 15 and suffer with anxiety, and more recently depression. Thanks Hannah and Kati (your videos are amazing!) for raising awareness and challenging the stigma of mental illness, I definitely think there is a lack of education surrounding the topic. :)
+Beck x And not to mention the lack of understanding these issues in your average 15 year old. Hope you stay strong :) I'm in my early 20s and let me tell you, it gets a lot easier to ask for help when you're just a few years older. But I strongly agree that the education surrounding depression and anxiety is extremely scarce. This causes these illnesses to very quickly be ill-perceived as something shameful, or a sign of weakness/laziness. I'm on your side on this one Beck!!
Achw3l thank you so much! Hannah's last video surrounding mental health inspired me to be more open in talking about it, I'm so grateful for this community.
+Beck x My depression and anxiety surfaced around 15-16. I don't know what you're doing to treat it, but I began therapy before my diagnosis, just thinking I was down, and eventually was diagnosed with depression, and started medication at the advice of a professional. Before medication, I was so bad, I couldn't sleep more than a couple hours a night. I'm a very analytical person, and my depression would cause me to thing about something potentially bad could happen in the near future, and the anxiety would cause me to run through the chains of events that may follow that initial problem, and I would construct scenarios in my head that just worsened my depression. I would do this for hours on end lying in bed, and until my family really understood what my illnesses were, the advice I was given was "don't think about it, go to sleep", but that was impossible. That's like telling somebody with cancer to stop having cancer. I'm 29 now, and while I still deal with both issues; medication, and knowing the signs of when you are feeling your illness has allowed me to overcome it's grasp, and be successful in life. The best advice I can give you from my experience, is that if you feel a bout of depression, or anxiety, and it's seems more than just a temporary mood issue, tell somebody who you trust. It is often hard to know, or even tell yourself to get help, but when somebody else helps you along, it becomes easier. Never be afraid to ask for help, honestly, talk to people you can trust about your illness. The more they understand, the more they can help, and the more likely they are to notice something is off before things get bad. I'm not trying to sound like an authority on this, I'm not. Mental health issues just really hit close to home, and any advice I can give to somebody so that they can avoid some of what I went through, or know how to deal with it makes me feel better.
diseasicon I've made a vow to myself to get professional help when it starts affecting my school work, which admittedly could be sooner than I initially thought as I'm finding myself with less and less motivation. I've had symptoms of anxiety pretty much my entire life but once it was given an a name it seemed a whole lot scarier, however I'm coming to terms with it and learning how to manage it myself as best as I can. I don't know where you're from, but in the UK it seems that therapy is a much less common route than medication, and at the moment I don't particularly want to be reliant on it. I'm such an introverted and shy person and I find talking about my problems difficult for me, but it's something I'm working on. Thanks for the advice; I hope things are all good for you x
this video was really great thank you for putting it out! I grew up with a diagnoses of A.D.H.D, took lots of medication, had people convince me that I was slow, had a learning disability, it took me so many years to get over it and figure my own balance out, I think it's great that you were open to sharing this with people, so many folks out there appreciate the honesty, you rock!
I HAD TO LITERALLY PAUSE THIS VIDEO after you talked about having adhd because WOW i never even pieced it together that having adhd was manifesting depression and anxiety and self loathing in my life because of my inability to get anything done and always blaming myself for it??? like holy crap i think you really genuinely just changed my life in such a major way because i never even thought about it like that or made the connection between adhd and depression and anxiety and i'm like wow okay.... i haven't been diagnosed with adhd but i KNOW i have it. i remember as a kid my teachers tried to tell my mom i had a serious problem sitting still and paying attention in class and was always getting in trouble because of it, but she didn't want to medicate me (which i respect). but because she never pursued getting any kind of help for me and just said "calm down. sit still. you have to stop acting like this." that i just kind of went on with my life never really thinking i had adhd and thinking my main issue has always been anxiety and depression. up until just this year actually i never considered i had another problem, but when i was googling very specific problems i have and patterns of behavior and then remembering my childhood, suddenly everything clicked and i'm like duh.. of course it's adhd. but i still hadn't connected the dots and realized maybe the reason i am depressed and anxious is because i have un-checked adhd that runs my life and makes it impossibly hard for me to focus or do anything productive, but still have energy and therefore making me believe i'm lazy and it's my fault. who wouldn't be depressed with that kind of life? anyway i rambled a bit but, if you read this, thank you hannah for making me realize that my depression and anxiety are at least worsened if not the sole side effect of having adhd and i need to focus on managing that next to see if it actually helps my life at all. thank you so much!
Kati is so great and so approachable and so normal! I've never had a normal talk therapist. Thanks for sharing Hannah, we need to hear more stories to remove the stigma of mental health by discussing it and normalizing it.
I'm lucky the very first therapist I've started seeing is the one I'm still with, it will be a year in the summer. I instantly kind of clicked with her, and found her very easy to talk to. Which isn't very common for me to be able to talk to someone so easily about my feelings.
I don't typically comment on videos, but felt compelled to with such amazing content! As a recent college grad, I am now taking on my first "adult" job, and the new level of responsibility that I have has been an adjustment. Similar to Hannah, I struggle with processing and have been diagnosed with ADD. Her description of the anxiety that comes along with it -because of wanting to do so much but not knowing where to start-so spot on! I LOVE journaling, and making lists; I've always used these strategies and have found them to be SO helpful for me and my mental health. Up until now I felt like I have had all the tools that I need to be my best self...but with this new job I am thinking it might be time to look into getting a therapist. I have been thinking about this for a couple of weeks now and this video has helped me take the next step. Thank You Hannah and Kati!
This video made me feel really .. Hopeful about the things I can change to make myself better and about the fact that I'm not stuck feeling like this forever. This lady seems awesome and also Hannah speaking about her mental health in such a factual way, I guess, like such a 'this is how it was and this is what I did to change it' rather than acting like it was something bad also made me feel better.
kati, when i was 12 and struggling with depression, anxiety, anorexia, and self harm, i can not describe how much support and guidance you were able to offer me before i told anyone. you gave me knowledge and courage and help through your videos and for that i thank you, for giving so much to that scared little girl. you're wonderful.
I am so glad you're taking the initiative to raise awareness Hannah. Mental Health is extremely important and there are so many stigmas attached to it - I know it can sometimes feel like there's something wrong with you for feeling that way or that you should be over it or you can get rid of it by simply focusing more etc but its so frustrating to think that nobody would ever have these objections to a physical injury. Mental Health is even more important than Physical Health tbh cause its what keeps you functioning! Lovely video and nice alliteration btw xD
I loved this video Hannah!!! As someone who struggles with depression and anxiety, this video made me not feel so alone or abnormal. I love how you're so comfortable talking about what you're going through. Thank you for this collab and just being you! I adore your whole channel Hannah! You're awesome!!!
Happy that Hannah's bringing these things to light and using her platform for positive things. Mental health issues need to be talked about n the stigma needs to be destroyed.
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SSRI's for the win :) they still let you feel *wavy hand movement* but without the huge troughs downwards. Yoga is a great tool too. Great video Hannah and Kati, I think you've done a lot of good for a lot of people who are afraid/stigmatized against themselves or don't believe they deserve help. Applause!!!!
THIS VIDEO IS SO EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. Also I like how you brought an expert instead of just doing the research yourself (which is totally fine, I've talked about things only with my own research, but it is better with someone who knows what they are talking about). Also, is there someone that can write captions for this video in Spanish? Because I have people I would like to share this video with that don't know English. I could do it but I'm not a translator, so if there's anyone that could do it well, I'd apriciate it.
This is such an important topic that more people should think about. Yes physical health is important but mental health could be your down fall one day and you wouldn't even know it. Lots of love to you both and to the rest of the world :)
I just wanted to thank you so much for posting this and talking about your story - I have add and just hearing someone else say how much it's affected them validated my feelings so much and made me realise that yes, it's a real thing that I have to deal with and I'm not crazy or a wuss for thinking that. So thank you for making me realise that it's ok to admit you need someone else's help and making me (and I'm sure so many other people) realise that we're not alone.
Been watching Kati for a while now and everything she uploads is so helpful! It's not easy living with mental illness but it's great to be able to access resources and channels like hers! Thanks
I've dealt with anxiety from a very young age and its so important that people bring mental health to light and for people to understand that this is something that shouldn't be ignored. So thank you Hannah, so much.
8:06-8:16 is honestly my favorite part of this video, Hannah seems so impressed with Kati's view on things and Kati is just doing her thing! Its so funny and nice to see!
I have ADHD too and recently stopped medication because I could (having BEEN medicated) actually go through the motions but remain authentic. I just feel more like me without it. but it is startling to find that ADHD can manifest in ways you wouldn't think. this video is SPOT ON. well done to the pair of you! PS. yoga is awesome.
I was so happy while watching this video. I'm a 17 year who has been struggling through school since 8th grade. Every teacher I had always said I just needed to try harder or focus more. It wasn't till last year that one of my teachers had an idea of why I had such a hard time with school. A few weeks later I was diagnosed with severe ADHD and social anxiety. Since I have been on correct doses of my medication and going to therapy I have been the happiest I have been in a long time. It's always comforting to know you are not alone
You Guys!!! This video is going to help so many people!! I struggled through school, when I asked for help my teachers told me I was lazy, and I believed them. At 28 I finally got help, diagnosed with severe ADD. I love my diagnosis.
I love the way you explain ADHD, every time you've ever explained it. It makes me happy to know I'm not the only 20 something still wrestling with it years later. I was diagnosed at the age of 5 so I've always had a name for this weird brain thing. I experienced EXACTLY the same feelings you did eventually with medication and have since said forget it, I don't want to pay 60 bucks a month for a medication I don't even like. Now I'm seeing a therapist for the few things I still feel like I don't have under control, including PTSD that surfaced late after trauma I went through (emotional abuse is real y'all). It has helped me so much to realize why I am the way I am and how I can work to fix the things I don't like and strengthen the things I do. ADHD has slowly transformed from a curse into a blessing for me, and that's probably the most valuable thing I've learned on my weird brain journey. Thank you for sharing your journey with us Hannah. :)
YES! I'm so happy you're talking about this. It will be a year on the 14th since I started going to therapy and I have to say it has been one of the best decisions I've made in my life so far. Since then I've been able to approach life very differently, I feel more confident in myself and in the choices I make, I face problems in a much more productive-solution oriented manner. I've also been able to forgive myself for past mistakes and accepted that all of that does not define and that I am not the same person who made them, I can now confidently say that I am a better person than before and it feels so good to finally believe it too. Therapy is great guys and what they say about finding the person who's the right fit for you is so important and so true and you should pay attention to that, don't feel pressured and go at your own pace. Also, when you feel something's not going well or you don't like an assigment voice those feelings and thoughts and I promise you that you and your therapist will find a way to solve that. So yeah, go to therapy!!!
it's really remarkable to see youtubers with such a huge following openly discussing important issues like mental health. you have no idea how many people you made feel happy and not alone, both of you. thank you.
The timing of this video was spot on. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow because I believe I might have a hormonal imbalance or something. I feel like I should take the time to get with a doctor on my mental health because it's been YEARS since I've done so. Thank you ladies for raising awareness!
I've battled depression my whole life so far die to traumatic events in my past. Watching your videos for your content and personality is one way I feel joy. :) thank you for bringing a smile to my face when my mind doesn't want me to.
I was diagnosed with ADHD as a young kid and have been treated at different levels of success throughout my life. I so appreciate your story about how you came to terms with how your ADHD impacts your adult life. I'm a school psychologist and work with kiddos with ADHD everyday but it's still difficult for me to explain to people in my life the struggle and gift that ADHD has been for me personally. Thank you, Hannah!
+Kati Morton (Mental Health Vlogger) A quick question on this great helpful video! I have diagnosed ADD BUT are u considered to have Depression as well if ur depressed a huge chunk of time or (in my case) only when bored/relaxing? when im busy or preoccupied with something, i dont think about negative random nonsense. but a lot of times when Im bored or "relaxing" I get these random half hour-Hour bouts with depression & these senseless negative thoughts about past mistakes & fears. these thoughts could have ZERO bearing on anything in my life right now, they just randomly come into my head for no apparent reason (like my brain is trying to find something to do). Most times I feel happy the rest of the day (even when still not busy) after these short bouts with Depression so maybe its a Body/Diet/sleep thing
I had mental problems since I was little because of bad things happended to me, it's really important to find the right psycologist who you connect with and feel to being understand where you are, knows your boundaries and speciliases for the problem(s) you have. I just found mine for couple of months ago and she is the best psykologist I ever had. (sorry for my bad english it's my third language) Love your videos.
Thank you so much for making this video Hannah. Being open and honest about the need for both medication and professional therapy is often ignored when we talk about mental health. People tend to talk about eliminating the stigma of mental illness, in a way this allows the conversation to kind of happen without the input of people with mental illness, but a focus on treatment allows the conversation to happen with us rather than about us.
Hi Hannah, Thank you so much for sharing this video. I found myself getting really excited while watching it because I have had some really similar experiences. I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 19. I originally went into therapy because I was having a lot of anxiety and self hate, and I really struggled to move anything out of my brain and into the real world. I spent a long time battling with my diagnosis in ways that sound really similar to what you described, largely because of the stigma and stereotypes that surround ADD. It's been about 2 and a half years, and I have since been able to find a medication that works really well for me, and have come to better accept myself and my diagnosis. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experiences. You are someone who a lot of people really admire, so you sharing this part of your life really does help to reduce those stigmas. And it also helps people like me feel like they are more normal. :)
This makes me so happy! This is my second youtube comment ever (the first over on Kati's video.) I've been watching MDK from the beginning and have loved the progression to self love and progressive personal action. I've struggled with depression my whole life and made a deal with myself on my last birthday (29), to become the healthiest me (thus far) by 30. The first step is unraveling the workings of my brain, and seeing this collab has made my freaking day! It led me to subscribe to Kati whose journal prompts are going to rock my life. I love writing and do it whenever I NEED to get something out, this will help me stay focused and engaged with myself. Thank you so much for all that you do!
Thank you Hannah! ❤️ As a viewer and a Hartosexual with mental illness, I truly and deeply thank you so much for speaking on such a tough topic not many people are so scared to talk about. I suffer from Bipolar disorder and it's literally the worst, doctors and pills and I've been the hospital TWICE. It's a really tough struggle every single day, but, finding you and Grace and Mamrie and all of the other UA-camrs. I find myself becoming happy and full of love when I watch your videos. Thank you so much Hannah! I love you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have had so many conversations where I end up having to educate the person on what ADHD really is and why medication isn't inherently evil. I'm so happy to see how open about the complexity of mental health you are in this video!
Thank you for this video. I live with severe depression and OCD and the stigma has kept me from sharing about my journey until the last couple of years. The more we talk about it, the more normal it gets.
Thank you Hannah! Mental Health is not talked about enough in a positive matter! On the news you just see the most horrible side of it and people saying that we need to do something instead of actually saying what we can do. This was just wonderful to see and thank you for helping me to find a wonderful new channel as well!
Hi Hannah, I just wanted to thank you for making this video and introducing me to Kati's videos. Mental Illness is something I struggle with, but I work hard daily to not just deal with it, but also be happy. I really appreciate you talking about everything so openly. Hopefully one day people (my dad), will understand that mental illness is an illness, just the same as physical.
Thank you, Kati, for coming on and adding your mental health expertise to his video! As someone who has had extreme struggles with mental health all my life (though I've only been in "the healthcare system" for these issues since I was 8), all the things you talked about are lessons I had to learn the hard way over many years. I am very hopeful that you [and Hannah] sharing these lessons in such a public way means that maybe other mental-health warriors can get a head start on learning these lessons, and therefore progress even more quickly in their own brain-journeys! :) And thank you Hannah for sharing some of your personal journey with mental health! I know that can be a very intimate thing and I really appreciate you sharing in the name of better mental health understanding.
I can relate a lot. Been getting multiple conflicting diagnoses and it's just a pain getting everything leveled out as far as medication. Finally can meditate without going crazy though.
Thank you for using your voice to spread awareness of mental health. The world is a difficult place to be right now, learning how to be your truest and happiest self really makes the world a different place. Experiences change, the way you view the worlds beauty changes. It gets so much better.
This is one of my favourite collabs ever! You guys have such chemistry and tackled some really worthwhile topics. I got diagnosed with ADHD in November last year at 24y/o and it was honestly the missing puzzle piece to so many complex parts of my world, including periodic struggles with depression and anxiety - particularly in relation to my education. Both Hannah and Kati please keep up the good work! Quality information delivered with acceptance and inclusivity is how the world can change. Love you both.
THIS video was SO helpful Hannah. I've struggled with ADHD my entire life. I'm 20 now and started medication in second grade, the same time I was diagnosed. Hearing your story was really amazing. Thank you so much for sharing!!
I was having a really rough night when I noticed this video in my new video playlist. I appreciate how raw and exposed you were in this video. Relating to your life made it really connect for me. Thank you. The information was also super helpful. I love all your Kitchens, but raw videos like this is why I truly appreciate you as a vlogger. Thank you.
Thanks for doing this, Hannah. I've been struggling with severe OCD for years, and I think the worst part is the embarrassment and, like Kati said, the feeling of defeat when you need even more help like medication. I think the thing that helps me keep my head up in the struggle is hearing from people like yourself - fighting to eliminate the stigma. No one thinks it's weird if I say I have asthma. But if I say I have clinical OCD, they avert their eyes and treat it as an embarrassment. It shouldn't be. Personally, it would be a MASSIVE step toward healing for me if I didn't feel like I have to be ashamed of myself. Part of the journey to gaining control is taking ownership - ever hear "The first step is to admit you have a problem"? Well guess what? I have OCD. It is MINE. I own it, it does NOT own me. It took me years and years to get to the point. But maybe... just maybe... if the social stigma didn't exist and I wasn't so deathly mortified that I could have a mental health problem... I could have had a few of those years of my life back. So thank you for bringing this conversation to your audience. You're an inspiration.
I love when people you look up to sits behind the camera and tells us their story, what they been trough. It helps me feel more important and less alone. Thank you for a very good video, Hannah and Kati! :)
My ex-girlfriend was off and on prescription psychiatric drugs and she struggled to regain control of her life during her times on them. Her side effects were horrendous and it was so painful to watch her go through them. She's not here to tell her own story. She took her own life in 2009. She was an extremely intelligent, beautiful, ambitious woman. She was a very bright shinning light to everyone around her. Not a single day goes by, that I don't wish I could talk to her as a friend and to tell her that I now personally understand the hell she was in, as I am now suffering from damage caused by psychiatric drugs too. She didn't deserve this and the world didn't deserve to loose her like this.
Two days ago I fell off my horse and got a concussion and I haven't been able to use my phone or laptop. But it's given me so much time to think and meditate. I encourage everyone to try it! Even if you feel "normal" or are having a good day!
Those feelings with ADD I recognized. My father used to have pretty severe bursts of anger, which traumatized the whole family. In the end my parents divorced and everything got better. I have ADD as well in a mild form and can feel with you about the overwhelming feeling of having to choose a thing to do. I have been trying to suppress a part of it for a long time, because I did not have the luxury of just letting it out of me. It is very nice to hear someone talk about this kind of things and just being able to understand what is going on. I like that. Thank you for this video and meditation rules
this was the best video ever. I have been through therapy for a few years and all of this just really makes sense and makes me happy i'm not the only one who has gone through these things
I loved this. It's awesome how you guys broke down this process in layman's terms. Kati seems like the exact opposite of every therapist I've ever met, in the best way possible. More of an informed and caring friend than a stuffy, intimidating person. Thank you so much for this video. I've shared it to a few of my friends-- including one who has the exact same diagnosis story as you, Hannah!-- and they all loved it too. Please continue to do stuff like this, it's so important for people to see and get this perspective of mental health. Especially coming from someone who is as successful as you.
Hands down the most helpful video on the internet. I constantly feel like I'm not doing enough with my time and this whole thing just clicked with me. Thank you so much Hannah, I so wish I could give you a giant hug. I think I know where to go from here, and that's an incredible thing.
I am a 19 and I am suffering from ADHD, autism and also dyslexia, they really affected me a lot when I was at school (I had to repeat my studies for almost 2 years and I had no friends). And then I was treated by a therapist, but it turned out was not that useful. I felt really depressed at that time. But now, I had got into the university finally. And I was kinda positive to be suffering from these 3 mental(?) illnesses since it helped me with my Music pathway which it helps me to be more creative than any others. I'm really glad that Hannah had talked a lot about the mental illness issue cuz the society should be more aware to it. :)
Hannah, you're amazing! My younger brother was recently diagnosed with ADHD and he was really down on himself about it and hated himself because of it. I told him about you and Ryan Higa and a bunch of other really talented lovely people like you who also have ADHD, and he started feeling better about himself. You're amazing!
AHHH I loved this! I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 9 and then was in therapy for a long time after that. Since college, I've kind of strayed from it but it's nice to be reminded that sometimes my anxious and sad tendencies are just a manifestation of something I was always aware of.
I love when Hannah goes in depth about issues we all have in our lives but are maybe not something we talk about. This was such a great positive video about mental health - thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you SO MUCH for talking about your ADHD. Barely anyone talks about how they've been affected by it emotionally which sucks because it screws with your self esteem. Knowing someone so amazing struggles with it too makes it seem like having ADHD doesn't mean you're a failure. Thank you
I was recently told I have anxiety and slight depression, this video was perfect timing and has made me more positive about getting over it, thanks to both of you! :)
I loved this so much! I already liked Kati and subscribe to her channel, but this interaction with Hannah was just... so great! So much validation and positivity here!
Two of my favorite youtubers in one video! The both of you have made huge differences in my life as I dealt with my depression and anxiety. Thanks so much!
It made me so happy to see this collab pop up in my subscription box! Kati's channel has been of so much help to me over the past year so I hope this video makes more people check out her channel.
I love how the UA-cam community is so interconnected and I get to see my favorite UA-camrs who I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW KNEW EACH OTHER do collabs and be awesome :)
this video came at such an opportune time for me! After a long, long time of struggling with depression and anxiety I've decided to talk to a therapist. I'm glad that you're releasing videos like this to help your viewers!
Hannah, thanks for the phrase "overwhelming self hate depression fog"! I've dealt with this most of my life (successfully these last few years!). Having a title for it, makes it somehow mentally manageable. Actually, let's acronymize it! OSHDeF!
I agree with so much in this video. It pains me that there is such a stigma, and misunderstanding of mental health in this country (United States) and because of that, some people do not seek help, and argue any notion of efficacy of psychotropic medication. As somebody who has struggled with mental illness for a good portion of life, I can state without a doubt, it is exactly that, an illness. You shouldn't tell somebody with a serious chronic or terminal illness to just "get over it", and in the same way, the idea of just "getting over" something like depression, or bipolar disorder. These are illnesses, and just like any physical illness like cancer, or diabetes, it is critical to have it properly diagnosed and treated. Leaving it alone and waiting for it to go away will more than likely not work and end up hurting you far more in the long run than seeing a qualified specialist and having a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan. And just like some physical diseases, it is important to accept the fact that some mental diseases may never go away, and may require indefinite monitoring and treatment. We as a society need to stop treating mental illness differently than physical illness, and realize there is no shame or embarrassment in needing outside help.
This video is great. I could really relate. I too have had problems with anxiety and depression, and I'm an adult diagnosed with ADHD. I really love when I see people with attention disorders succeed in their field because it's so inspiring and a friendly reminder that not all people with ADHD end up in rut - that it's not a garranteed faliure, if you manage to fufill your potential and profit off your strengths (humor, creativity, enthusiasm). I also think it's really important to adress the issue of people hesitating to get a diagnosis or a treatmentplan due to the stigma surrounding ADHD. Thank you for this video. sincerely.
I LOVE every bit of this!! My depression is genetic and it's been a very frustrating and painful journey, but I've learned a lot as well. I love how this was handled. Seeking help is NOT defeat. In fact it's the exact opposite. Thank you for this video!!
A thousand times yes! Thanks so much for this video! I've been through the wringer with depression and generalized anxiety, but medication, mediation, and meditation have helped me greatly.
having parents who work in mental health (CBT, OT, social work and training GP's) and being a sufferer of a plethora of disorders myself, i'm glad these things aren't taboo to talk about anymore. not that i agree with alot of things in this video, but i'm glad they're being addressed.
I am really glad you did this video! I'm currently studying to become an MFT, so mental health is really important to me, and it's always great to hear UA-camrs being so open about their journeys. It's refreshing to hear that you, Hannah, who have always come across as so positive and energetic, have also had issues that you've overcome, and these stories help normalize and remove stigma from needing help. I also really appreciate you bringing in an actual professional, both to promote her channel and so that you have an expert instead of just reading facts from Wikipedia or something.
Watching Kati's videos made me first think about going to my GP about my mental health and I just went today and got set up with CBT and medication. Although the NHS is great you basically have to go to your GP first for anything so don't get psychiatrists expertise.
OMG YES THANK YOU FOR COLLABORATING WITH KATI MORTON!!!!! Her videos have helped me so much in dealing with my mental health struggles and I watch her videos everyday and Ive learned so much!!!
I was diagnosed with ADHD too! I have always been super embarrassed about it. I sometimes wonder if people even believe it is a real thing. But living with it is like ugh...super hard. I always think to myself, why cant I just be normal?
I kind of feel the same way having NLD which is something that almost nobody knows about and I feel often so misunderstood and out of the loop. You are not alone, sending virtual hugs❤️❤️❤️
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was about 8, and was prescribed Ritalin, and with having OCD tendencies when I was 18. I stopped taking my meds after about 3 months, because I didn't like the way they made me feel like a zombie. But, since there was no other med to prescribe at the time, I had to go without any. I'm 35 now, and I'm happy to say that I found some meditation stuff and pattern things that worked for me. Having OCD tendencies actually helped me with my ADHD, because I was able to put together a list of things to do each night before bed that would help me sleep better, etc.
Hannah's such a down to earth person. I have ADD only diagnosed few months ago and I'm now 16. I have anxiety and have had depression. For years I just knew I wasn't quite mentally there?😂😁 and was kinda relieved I now have medication to help a little. Thanks Hannah for being so inspirational, you are amazing!
this video came at a good time because i actually just made an appointment with the local mental health facility (that i didnt even know existed up til last week) for a preliminary checkup, and it was a big step for me and it is something im nervous about so its nice to hear about mental health in a positive way leading up to my appointment next week. xo
So good! This year I've finally started really addressing my own mental health and I can tell it's making a difference. It's so silly how we can talk ourselves out of taking care of ourselves or asking for help, but it's so important. Gotta love you.
Thank you Hannah for making this video and sharing your personal story. It can be really hard to talk about our own mantle health struggles and share them with the world. I think this is so impotent because the more we talk about it, the more we dispel the stigma that goes with it. When people can see that someone they admire and who is happy has dealt with mantle health it can give them so much hope.
*Sigh of relief* I also have ADHD and I am a Master's student studying Counseling. I have learned most of this in school, but it was still such a relief to hear Hannah say exactly how I feel about my ADHD. Thanks, Hannah.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Hannah! For aptly describing ADHD and the stigma surrounding it. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 13, and it was hard dealing with anxiety and taking medication, because of the feeling of "bluntness" and not being able to explain how I felt to adults because I didn't have the resources or encouragement to learn about mental health. So thank you again, for giving me and many other teens that positivity and encouragement.
It's so disheartening to me as someone with one of the "scarier" illnesses (borderline personality disorder, yay!) just to admit to being mentally ill, let alone seek out help (not to mention paying for help, which is a whole other beast), so I just really appreciate people like Kati who actually acknowledge the stigma mentally ill people face in society. I just wish that stigma didn't extend so much into the mental health field, because it's so hard to want to seek out help when the majority of psychs are neurotypical.
Mental health is such an important thing that some many people don't realize is a huge struggle had by a lot of people! It's just as serious as a physical health issue.
+Hannah Harmony this is so true!
this woman helped me so much when I was diagnosed with bipolar. I was so scared and thought this now meant I was a crazy person, but she helped me learn all about how it works. and that helped so so much. thank you thank you thank you!
This is such an important topic and it needs to be talked about A LOT MORE
DavidParody wow I didn't expect to see you on this
I am 15 and suffer with anxiety, and more recently depression. Thanks Hannah and Kati (your videos are amazing!) for raising awareness and challenging the stigma of mental illness, I definitely think there is a lack of education surrounding the topic. :)
+Beck x And not to mention the lack of understanding these issues in your average 15 year old. Hope you stay strong :) I'm in my early 20s and let me tell you, it gets a lot easier to ask for help when you're just a few years older. But I strongly agree that the education surrounding depression and anxiety is extremely scarce. This causes these illnesses to very quickly be ill-perceived as something shameful, or a sign of weakness/laziness. I'm on your side on this one Beck!!
Achw3l thank you so much! Hannah's last video surrounding mental health inspired me to be more open in talking about it, I'm so grateful for this community.
+Beck x My depression and anxiety surfaced around 15-16. I don't know what you're doing to treat it, but I began therapy before my diagnosis, just thinking I was down, and eventually was diagnosed with depression, and started medication at the advice of a professional. Before medication, I was so bad, I couldn't sleep more than a couple hours a night. I'm a very analytical person, and my depression would cause me to thing about something potentially bad could happen in the near future, and the anxiety would cause me to run through the chains of events that may follow that initial problem, and I would construct scenarios in my head that just worsened my depression. I would do this for hours on end lying in bed, and until my family really understood what my illnesses were, the advice I was given was "don't think about it, go to sleep", but that was impossible. That's like telling somebody with cancer to stop having cancer.
I'm 29 now, and while I still deal with both issues; medication, and knowing the signs of when you are feeling your illness has allowed me to overcome it's grasp, and be successful in life. The best advice I can give you from my experience, is that if you feel a bout of depression, or anxiety, and it's seems more than just a temporary mood issue, tell somebody who you trust. It is often hard to know, or even tell yourself to get help, but when somebody else helps you along, it becomes easier. Never be afraid to ask for help, honestly, talk to people you can trust about your illness. The more they understand, the more they can help, and the more likely they are to notice something is off before things get bad. I'm not trying to sound like an authority on this, I'm not. Mental health issues just really hit close to home, and any advice I can give to somebody so that they can avoid some of what I went through, or know how to deal with it makes me feel better.
diseasicon I've made a vow to myself to get professional help when it starts affecting my school work, which admittedly could be sooner than I initially thought as I'm finding myself with less and less motivation. I've had symptoms of anxiety pretty much my entire life but once it was given an a name it seemed a whole lot scarier, however I'm coming to terms with it and learning how to manage it myself as best as I can. I don't know where you're from, but in the UK it seems that therapy is a much less common route than medication, and at the moment I don't particularly want to be reliant on it. I'm such an introverted and shy person and I find talking about my problems difficult for me, but it's something I'm working on. Thanks for the advice; I hope things are all good for you x
Beck x
this video was really great thank you for putting it out! I grew up with a diagnoses of A.D.H.D, took lots of medication, had people convince me that I was slow, had a learning disability, it took me so many years to get over it and figure my own balance out, I think it's great that you were open to sharing this with people, so many folks out there appreciate the honesty, you rock!
So glad that Katie's getting more exposure!! I've been watching her for years now glad to see talks about mental health on a big channel like this!
wow longer video than normal, time to brace my attention span! liked in advance
I feel like you going to be everywhere...
piccybabes1 how so?
+Mr Not That Famous I know! I had to brace my attentions pan too! haha
+MyHarto Is that Glasgow rhyming slang?
Hmm... 10,000 subscribers and 600 views... Something doesn't add up?
I HAD TO LITERALLY PAUSE THIS VIDEO after you talked about having adhd because WOW i never even pieced it together that having adhd was manifesting depression and anxiety and self loathing in my life because of my inability to get anything done and always blaming myself for it??? like holy crap i think you really genuinely just changed my life in such a major way because i never even thought about it like that or made the connection between adhd and depression and anxiety and i'm like wow okay....
i haven't been diagnosed with adhd but i KNOW i have it. i remember as a kid my teachers tried to tell my mom i had a serious problem sitting still and paying attention in class and was always getting in trouble because of it, but she didn't want to medicate me (which i respect). but because she never pursued getting any kind of help for me and just said "calm down. sit still. you have to stop acting like this." that i just kind of went on with my life never really thinking i had adhd and thinking my main issue has always been anxiety and depression.
up until just this year actually i never considered i had another problem, but when i was googling very specific problems i have and patterns of behavior and then remembering my childhood, suddenly everything clicked and i'm like duh.. of course it's adhd. but i still hadn't connected the dots and realized maybe the reason i am depressed and anxious is because i have un-checked adhd that runs my life and makes it impossibly hard for me to focus or do anything productive, but still have energy and therefore making me believe i'm lazy and it's my fault. who wouldn't be depressed with that kind of life?
anyway i rambled a bit but, if you read this, thank you hannah for making me realize that my depression and anxiety are at least worsened if not the sole side effect of having adhd and i need to focus on managing that next to see if it actually helps my life at all. thank you so much!
Kati is so great and so approachable and so normal! I've never had a normal talk therapist. Thanks for sharing Hannah, we need to hear more stories to remove the stigma of mental health by discussing it and normalizing it.
I'm lucky the very first therapist I've started seeing is the one I'm still with, it will be a year in the summer. I instantly kind of clicked with her, and found her very easy to talk to. Which isn't very common for me to be able to talk to someone so easily about my feelings.
I don't typically comment on videos, but felt compelled to with such amazing content!
As a recent college grad, I am now taking on my first "adult" job, and the new level of responsibility that I have has been an adjustment. Similar to Hannah, I struggle with processing and have been diagnosed with ADD. Her description of the anxiety that comes along with it -because of wanting to do so much but not knowing where to start-so spot on!
I LOVE journaling, and making lists; I've always used these strategies and have found them to be SO helpful for me and my mental health. Up until now I felt like I have had all the tools that I need to be my best self...but with this new job I am thinking it might be time to look into getting a therapist. I have been thinking about this for a couple of weeks now and this video has helped me take the next step.
Thank You Hannah and Kati!
Ahhhh! I love Kati! She's helped me so much!!! Love love love
+Kati Morton (Mental Health Vlogger) of course! Thank you for doing what you do :)
She's helped me too. She's so great! I deal with really bad anxiety and she's helped me how to deal with that a lot better. 😊
This video made me feel really .. Hopeful about the things I can change to make myself better and about the fact that I'm not stuck feeling like this forever. This lady seems awesome and also Hannah speaking about her mental health in such a factual way, I guess, like such a 'this is how it was and this is what I did to change it' rather than acting like it was something bad also made me feel better.
kati, when i was 12 and struggling with depression, anxiety, anorexia, and self harm, i can not describe how much support and guidance you were able to offer me before i told anyone. you gave me knowledge and courage and help through your videos and for that i thank you, for giving so much to that scared little girl. you're wonderful.
I am so glad you're taking the initiative to raise awareness Hannah. Mental Health is extremely important and there are so many stigmas attached to it - I know it can sometimes feel like there's something wrong with you for feeling that way or that you should be over it or you can get rid of it by simply focusing more etc but its so frustrating to think that nobody would ever have these objections to a physical injury. Mental Health is even more important than Physical Health tbh cause its what keeps you functioning!
Lovely video and nice alliteration btw xD
I loved this video Hannah!!! As someone who struggles with depression and anxiety, this video made me not feel so alone or abnormal. I love how you're so comfortable talking about what you're going through. Thank you for this collab and just being you! I adore your whole channel Hannah! You're awesome!!!
Happy that Hannah's bringing these things to light and using her platform for positive things. Mental health issues need to be talked about n the stigma needs to be destroyed.
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Im so happy you made this video.
Hey Kasey! Your videos slayyyyyyy 💕
SSRI's for the win :) they still let you feel *wavy hand movement* but without the huge troughs downwards. Yoga is a great tool too. Great video Hannah and Kati, I think you've done a lot of good for a lot of people who are afraid/stigmatized against themselves or don't believe they deserve help. Applause!!!!
THIS VIDEO IS SO EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. Also I like how you brought an expert instead of just doing the research yourself (which is totally fine, I've talked about things only with my own research, but it is better with someone who knows what they are talking about).
Also, is there someone that can write captions for this video in Spanish? Because I have people I would like to share this video with that don't know English. I could do it but I'm not a translator, so if there's anyone that could do it well, I'd apriciate it.
This is such an important topic that more people should think about. Yes physical health is important but mental health could be your down fall one day and you wouldn't even know it. Lots of love to you both and to the rest of the world :)
I just wanted to thank you so much for posting this and talking about your story - I have add and just hearing someone else say how much it's affected them validated my feelings so much and made me realise that yes, it's a real thing that I have to deal with and I'm not crazy or a wuss for thinking that. So thank you for making me realise that it's ok to admit you need someone else's help and making me (and I'm sure so many other people) realise that we're not alone.
Been watching Kati for a while now and everything she uploads is so helpful! It's not easy living with mental illness but it's great to be able to access resources and channels like hers! Thanks
I've dealt with anxiety from a very young age and its so important that people bring mental health to light and for people to understand that this is something that shouldn't be ignored. So thank you Hannah, so much.
8:06-8:16 is honestly my favorite part of this video, Hannah seems so impressed with Kati's view on things and Kati is just doing her thing! Its so funny and nice to see!
I have ADHD too and recently stopped medication because I could (having BEEN medicated) actually go through the motions but remain authentic. I just feel more like me without it. but it is startling to find that ADHD can manifest in ways you wouldn't think. this video is SPOT ON. well done to the pair of you! PS. yoga is awesome.
+Kati Morton (Mental Health Vlogger)
I was so happy while watching this video. I'm a 17 year who has been struggling through school since 8th grade. Every teacher I had always said I just needed to try harder or focus more. It wasn't till last year that one of my teachers had an idea of why I had such a hard time with school. A few weeks later I was diagnosed with severe ADHD and social anxiety. Since I have been on correct doses of my medication and going to therapy I have been the happiest I have been in a long time. It's always comforting to know you are not alone
You Guys!!! This video is going to help so many people!!
I struggled through school, when I asked for help my teachers told me I was lazy, and I believed them. At 28 I finally got help, diagnosed with severe ADD. I love my diagnosis.
I love the way you explain ADHD, every time you've ever explained it. It makes me happy to know I'm not the only 20 something still wrestling with it years later. I was diagnosed at the age of 5 so I've always had a name for this weird brain thing. I experienced EXACTLY the same feelings you did eventually with medication and have since said forget it, I don't want to pay 60 bucks a month for a medication I don't even like. Now I'm seeing a therapist for the few things I still feel like I don't have under control, including PTSD that surfaced late after trauma I went through (emotional abuse is real y'all). It has helped me so much to realize why I am the way I am and how I can work to fix the things I don't like and strengthen the things I do. ADHD has slowly transformed from a curse into a blessing for me, and that's probably the most valuable thing I've learned on my weird brain journey. Thank you for sharing your journey with us Hannah. :)
YES! I'm so happy you're talking about this. It will be a year on the 14th since I started going to therapy and I have to say it has been one of the best decisions I've made in my life so far. Since then I've been able to approach life very differently, I feel more confident in myself and in the choices I make, I face problems in a much more productive-solution oriented manner. I've also been able to forgive myself for past mistakes and accepted that all of that does not define and that I am not the same person who made them, I can now confidently say that I am a better person than before and it feels so good to finally believe it too.
Therapy is great guys and what they say about finding the person who's the right fit for you is so important and so true and you should pay attention to that, don't feel pressured and go at your own pace. Also, when you feel something's not going well or you don't like an assigment voice those feelings and thoughts and I promise you that you and your therapist will find a way to solve that. So yeah, go to therapy!!!
it's really remarkable to see youtubers with such a huge following openly discussing important issues like mental health. you have no idea how many people you made feel happy and not alone, both of you. thank you.
The timing of this video was spot on. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow because I believe I might have a hormonal imbalance or something. I feel like I should take the time to get with a doctor on my mental health because it's been YEARS since I've done so. Thank you ladies for raising awareness!
Collab with two of my favorite youtubers?!?!? I think yes!! Lots of helpful information and insight in these videos thank you so much :DD
The video is amazing but I'm still waiting for a collaboration with Ingrid
They did a drunk kitchen recently and a video on ingrids channel
+Livi's Vlog not since it was announced they're dating though
I could see them not doing that many collab videos, you know?
Yeeessssss
same
I've battled depression my whole life so far die to traumatic events in my past. Watching your videos for your content and personality is one way I feel joy. :) thank you for bringing a smile to my face when my mind doesn't want me to.
I was diagnosed with ADHD as a young kid and have been treated at different levels of success throughout my life. I so appreciate your story about how you came to terms with how your ADHD impacts your adult life. I'm a school psychologist and work with kiddos with ADHD everyday but it's still difficult for me to explain to people in my life the struggle and gift that ADHD has been for me personally. Thank you, Hannah!
Kati Morton!!!!! I loveeeee herrr!!!!!!
+Kati Morton (Mental Health Vlogger) A quick question on this great helpful video! I have diagnosed ADD BUT
are u considered to have Depression as well if ur depressed a huge chunk of time or (in my case) only when bored/relaxing? when im busy or preoccupied with something, i dont think about negative random nonsense.
but a lot of times when Im bored or "relaxing" I get these random half hour-Hour bouts with depression & these senseless negative thoughts about past mistakes & fears. these thoughts could have ZERO bearing on
anything in my life right now, they just randomly come into my head for no apparent reason (like my brain is trying to find something to do). Most times I feel happy the rest of the day (even when still not busy)
after these short bouts with Depression so maybe its a Body/Diet/sleep thing
I had mental problems since I was little because of bad things happended to me, it's really important to find the right psycologist who you connect with and feel to being understand where you are, knows your boundaries and speciliases for the problem(s) you have. I just found mine for couple of months ago and she is the best psykologist I ever had. (sorry for my bad english it's my third language)
Love your videos.
Thank you so much for making this video Hannah. Being open and honest about the need for both medication and professional therapy is often ignored when we talk about mental health. People tend to talk about eliminating the stigma of mental illness, in a way this allows the conversation to kind of happen without the input of people with mental illness, but a focus on treatment allows the conversation to happen with us rather than about us.
Hi Hannah,
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I found myself getting really excited while watching it because I have had some really similar experiences. I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 19. I originally went into therapy because I was having a lot of anxiety and self hate, and I really struggled to move anything out of my brain and into the real world. I spent a long time battling with my diagnosis in ways that sound really similar to what you described, largely because of the stigma and stereotypes that surround ADD. It's been about 2 and a half years, and I have since been able to find a medication that works really well for me, and have come to better accept myself and my diagnosis. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experiences. You are someone who a lot of people really admire, so you sharing this part of your life really does help to reduce those stigmas. And it also helps people like me feel like they are more normal. :)
Kati just gained a new subscriber, mental health is SO important. Thank you Hannah for introducing Kati to us.
This makes me so happy! This is my second youtube comment ever (the first over on Kati's video.) I've been watching MDK from the beginning and have loved the progression to self love and progressive personal action. I've struggled with depression my whole life and made a deal with myself on my last birthday (29), to become the healthiest me (thus far) by 30. The first step is unraveling the workings of my brain, and seeing this collab has made my freaking day! It led me to subscribe to Kati whose journal prompts are going to rock my life. I love writing and do it whenever I NEED to get something out, this will help me stay focused and engaged with myself. Thank you so much for all that you do!
Thank you Hannah! ❤️ As a viewer and a Hartosexual with mental illness, I truly and deeply thank you so much for speaking on such a tough topic not many people are so scared to talk about. I suffer from Bipolar disorder and it's literally the worst, doctors and pills and I've been the hospital TWICE. It's a really tough struggle every single day, but, finding you and Grace and Mamrie and all of the other UA-camrs. I find myself becoming happy and full of love when I watch your videos. Thank you so much Hannah! I love you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have had so many conversations where I end up having to educate the person on what ADHD really is and why medication isn't inherently evil. I'm so happy to see how open about the complexity of mental health you are in this video!
Thank you for this video. I live with severe depression and OCD and the stigma has kept me from sharing about my journey until the last couple of years. The more we talk about it, the more normal it gets.
Thank you Hannah! Mental Health is not talked about enough in a positive matter! On the news you just see the most horrible side of it and people saying that we need to do something instead of actually saying what we can do. This was just wonderful to see and thank you for helping me to find a wonderful new channel as well!
ok 10 minute video that will probably make me think. let me go and get ice cream first bc hella important
+Teela Louise Good call.
MyHarto you make me so happy.
+Teela Louise OMG I did that with tea (Can you tell I'm British???)
Rubavani Thevarajah I haven't had a cup of tea in like 2 weeks im honestly struggling i just cant be bothered to make it #BritStruggles
+Teela Louise literally did the same thing before i even saw your comment
Hi Hannah, I just wanted to thank you for making this video and introducing me to Kati's videos. Mental Illness is something I struggle with, but I work hard daily to not just deal with it, but also be happy. I really appreciate you talking about everything so openly. Hopefully one day people (my dad), will understand that mental illness is an illness, just the same as physical.
Thank you, Kati, for coming on and adding your mental health expertise to his video!
As someone who has had extreme struggles with mental health all my life (though I've only been in "the healthcare system" for these issues since I was 8), all the things you talked about are lessons I had to learn the hard way over many years. I am very hopeful that you [and Hannah] sharing these lessons in such a public way means that maybe other mental-health warriors can get a head start on learning these lessons, and therefore progress even more quickly in their own brain-journeys! :)
And thank you Hannah for sharing some of your personal journey with mental health! I know that can be a very intimate thing and I really appreciate you sharing in the name of better mental health understanding.
I can relate a lot. Been getting multiple conflicting diagnoses and it's just a pain getting everything leveled out as far as medication. Finally can meditate without going crazy though.
Aaah I love how professional this woman is! And she also is so clear in the way she speaks about mental health and her profession!
I'm just like Whaaa? The Audio! Are Hannah and Kati right beside me or something?
I think that Kati have good equipment
and you can see the little microphones
+Zoe Arlidge-Lyon that really freaked me out because I am alone in a classroom and was in another tab and was like "agh someone in my ear!!!"
+Zoe Arlidge-Lyon My left headphoney thing is not working, so I could hardly hear Kati at all. hmm... technology
I kind of like it because its like Hannah is right next to me >:)
Thank you for using your voice to spread awareness of mental health. The world is a difficult place to be right now, learning how to be your truest and happiest self really makes the world a different place. Experiences change, the way you view the worlds beauty changes. It gets so much better.
This is one of my favourite collabs ever! You guys have such chemistry and tackled some really worthwhile topics.
I got diagnosed with ADHD in November last year at 24y/o and it was honestly the missing puzzle piece to so many complex parts of my world, including periodic struggles with depression and anxiety - particularly in relation to my education.
Both Hannah and Kati please keep up the good work! Quality information delivered with acceptance and inclusivity is how the world can change. Love you both.
THIS video was SO helpful Hannah. I've struggled with ADHD my entire life. I'm 20 now and started medication in second grade, the same time I was diagnosed. Hearing your story was really amazing. Thank you so much for sharing!!
I was having a really rough night when I noticed this video in my new video playlist. I appreciate how raw and exposed you were in this video. Relating to your life made it really connect for me. Thank you. The information was also super helpful. I love all your Kitchens, but raw videos like this is why I truly appreciate you as a vlogger. Thank you.
Thanks for doing this, Hannah. I've been struggling with severe OCD for years, and I think the worst part is the embarrassment and, like Kati said, the feeling of defeat when you need even more help like medication. I think the thing that helps me keep my head up in the struggle is hearing from people like yourself - fighting to eliminate the stigma. No one thinks it's weird if I say I have asthma. But if I say I have clinical OCD, they avert their eyes and treat it as an embarrassment. It shouldn't be. Personally, it would be a MASSIVE step toward healing for me if I didn't feel like I have to be ashamed of myself. Part of the journey to gaining control is taking ownership - ever hear "The first step is to admit you have a problem"? Well guess what? I have OCD. It is MINE. I own it, it does NOT own me. It took me years and years to get to the point. But maybe... just maybe... if the social stigma didn't exist and I wasn't so deathly mortified that I could have a mental health problem... I could have had a few of those years of my life back. So thank you for bringing this conversation to your audience. You're an inspiration.
I love when people you look up to sits behind the camera and tells us their story, what they been trough. It helps me feel more important and less alone. Thank you for a very good video, Hannah and Kati! :)
I love Kati!!! So glad you guys did a collab Hannah, such an important topic that doesn't get enough attention!
My ex-girlfriend was off and on prescription psychiatric drugs and she struggled to regain control of her life during her times on them. Her side effects were horrendous and it was so painful to watch her go through them. She's not here to tell her own story. She took her own life in 2009. She was an extremely intelligent, beautiful, ambitious woman. She was a very bright shinning light to everyone around her. Not a single day goes by, that I don't wish I could talk to her as a friend and to tell her that I now personally understand the hell she was in, as I am now suffering from damage caused by psychiatric drugs too. She didn't deserve this and the world didn't deserve to loose her like this.
Two days ago I fell off my horse and got a concussion and I haven't been able to use my phone or laptop. But it's given me so much time to think and meditate. I encourage everyone to try it! Even if you feel "normal" or are having a good day!
I've been subscribed to Kati and you for a few years now, so glad to see you guys do a video together xx
I am SO SO SO happy about this collab! This is going to expand Kati's reach so much
***** Thank you for everything you do Kati. Thanks for replying.
Those feelings with ADD I recognized. My father used to have pretty severe bursts of anger, which traumatized the whole family. In the end my parents divorced and everything got better.
I have ADD as well in a mild form and can feel with you about the overwhelming feeling of having to choose a thing to do.
I have been trying to suppress a part of it for a long time, because I did not have the luxury of just letting it out of me.
It is very nice to hear someone talk about this kind of things and just being able to understand what is going on. I like that.
Thank you for this video and meditation rules
this was the best video ever. I have been through therapy for a few years and all of this just really makes sense and makes me happy i'm not the only one who has gone through these things
I loved this. It's awesome how you guys broke down this process in layman's terms. Kati seems like the exact opposite of every therapist I've ever met, in the best way possible. More of an informed and caring friend than a stuffy, intimidating person.
Thank you so much for this video. I've shared it to a few of my friends-- including one who has the exact same diagnosis story as you, Hannah!-- and they all loved it too.
Please continue to do stuff like this, it's so important for people to see and get this perspective of mental health. Especially coming from someone who is as successful as you.
Hands down the most helpful video on the internet.
I constantly feel like I'm not doing enough with my time and this whole thing just clicked with me.
Thank you so much Hannah, I so wish I could give you a giant hug. I think I know where to go from here, and that's an incredible thing.
it was really nice seeing how validated Hannah looked in this video? Like listening to Kati made her feel understood. It was nice.
I am a 19 and I am suffering from ADHD, autism and also dyslexia, they really affected me a lot when I was at school (I had to repeat my studies for almost 2 years and I had no friends). And then I was treated by a therapist, but it turned out was not that useful. I felt really depressed at that time.
But now, I had got into the university finally. And I was kinda positive to be suffering from these 3 mental(?) illnesses since it helped me with my Music pathway which it helps me to be more creative than any others.
I'm really glad that Hannah had talked a lot about the mental illness issue cuz the society should be more aware to it. :)
Hannah, you're amazing! My younger brother was recently diagnosed with ADHD and he was really down on himself about it and hated himself because of it. I told him about you and Ryan Higa and a bunch of other really talented lovely people like you who also have ADHD, and he started feeling better about himself. You're amazing!
AHHH I loved this! I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 9 and then was in therapy for a long time after that. Since college, I've kind of strayed from it but it's nice to be reminded that sometimes my anxious and sad tendencies are just a manifestation of something I was always aware of.
I love when Hannah goes in depth about issues we all have in our lives but are maybe not something we talk about. This was such a great positive video about mental health - thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you SO MUCH for talking about your ADHD. Barely anyone talks about how they've been affected by it emotionally which sucks because it screws with your self esteem. Knowing someone so amazing struggles with it too makes it seem like having ADHD doesn't mean you're a failure. Thank you
I was recently told I have anxiety and slight depression, this video was perfect timing and has made me more positive about getting over it, thanks to both of you! :)
I loved this so much! I already liked Kati and subscribe to her channel, but this interaction with Hannah was just... so great! So much validation and positivity here!
Two of my favorite youtubers in one video! The both of you have made huge differences in my life as I dealt with my depression and anxiety. Thanks so much!
It made me so happy to see this collab pop up in my subscription box! Kati's channel has been of so much help to me over the past year so I hope this video makes more people check out her channel.
I love how the UA-cam community is so interconnected and I get to see my favorite UA-camrs who I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW KNEW EACH OTHER do collabs and be awesome :)
this video came at such an opportune time for me! After a long, long time of struggling with depression and anxiety I've decided to talk to a therapist. I'm glad that you're releasing videos like this to help your viewers!
Hannah, thanks for the phrase "overwhelming self hate depression fog"! I've dealt with this most of my life (successfully these last few years!). Having a title for it, makes it somehow mentally manageable. Actually, let's acronymize it! OSHDeF!
Watching this again after reading Buffering book In 5 hours I might add
I agree with so much in this video. It pains me that there is such a stigma, and misunderstanding of mental health in this country (United States) and because of that, some people do not seek help, and argue any notion of efficacy of psychotropic medication. As somebody who has struggled with mental illness for a good portion of life, I can state without a doubt, it is exactly that, an illness. You shouldn't tell somebody with a serious chronic or terminal illness to just "get over it", and in the same way, the idea of just "getting over" something like depression, or bipolar disorder. These are illnesses, and just like any physical illness like cancer, or diabetes, it is critical to have it properly diagnosed and treated. Leaving it alone and waiting for it to go away will more than likely not work and end up hurting you far more in the long run than seeing a qualified specialist and having a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan. And just like some physical diseases, it is important to accept the fact that some mental diseases may never go away, and may require indefinite monitoring and treatment. We as a society need to stop treating mental illness differently than physical illness, and realize there is no shame or embarrassment in needing outside help.
+diseasicon I want to "like" your comment a million times.
This video is great. I could really relate. I too have had problems with anxiety and depression, and I'm an adult diagnosed with ADHD. I really love when I see people with attention disorders succeed in their field because it's so inspiring and a friendly reminder that not all people with ADHD end up in rut - that it's not a garranteed faliure, if you manage to fufill your potential and profit off your strengths (humor, creativity, enthusiasm). I also think it's really important to adress the issue of people hesitating to get a diagnosis or a treatmentplan due to the stigma surrounding ADHD. Thank you for this video. sincerely.
I LOVE every bit of this!! My depression is genetic and it's been a very frustrating and painful journey, but I've learned a lot as well. I love how this was handled. Seeking help is NOT defeat. In fact it's the exact opposite. Thank you for this video!!
A thousand times yes! Thanks so much for this video! I've been through the wringer with depression and generalized anxiety, but medication, mediation, and meditation have helped me greatly.
It's so great that you're open to talking about this kind of stuff Hannah
having parents who work in mental health (CBT, OT, social work and training GP's) and being a sufferer of a plethora of disorders myself, i'm glad these things aren't taboo to talk about anymore. not that i agree with alot of things in this video, but i'm glad they're being addressed.
I am really glad you did this video! I'm currently studying to become an MFT, so mental health is really important to me, and it's always great to hear UA-camrs being so open about their journeys. It's refreshing to hear that you, Hannah, who have always come across as so positive and energetic, have also had issues that you've overcome, and these stories help normalize and remove stigma from needing help. I also really appreciate you bringing in an actual professional, both to promote her channel and so that you have an expert instead of just reading facts from Wikipedia or something.
Watching Kati's videos made me first think about going to my GP about my mental health and I just went today and got set up with CBT and medication. Although the NHS is great you basically have to go to your GP first for anything so don't get psychiatrists expertise.
OMG YES THANK YOU FOR COLLABORATING WITH KATI MORTON!!!!! Her videos have helped me so much in dealing with my mental health struggles and I watch her videos everyday and Ive learned so much!!!
I was diagnosed with ADHD too! I have always been super embarrassed about it. I sometimes wonder if people even believe it is a real thing. But living with it is like ugh...super hard. I always think to myself, why cant I just be normal?
I kind of feel the same way having NLD which is something that almost nobody knows about and I feel often so misunderstood and out of the loop. You are not alone, sending virtual hugs❤️❤️❤️
+Fluffy Otherlokoro Learned a new thing today. Thank you~
I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was about 8, and was prescribed Ritalin, and with having OCD tendencies when I was 18. I stopped taking my meds after about 3 months, because I didn't like the way they made me feel like a zombie. But, since there was no other med to prescribe at the time, I had to go without any. I'm 35 now, and I'm happy to say that I found some meditation stuff and pattern things that worked for me. Having OCD tendencies actually helped me with my ADHD, because I was able to put together a list of things to do each night before bed that would help me sleep better, etc.
Hannah's such a down to earth person. I have ADD only diagnosed few months ago and I'm now 16. I have anxiety and have had depression. For years I just knew I wasn't quite mentally there?😂😁 and was kinda relieved I now have medication to help a little. Thanks Hannah for being so inspirational, you are amazing!
this video came at a good time because i actually just made an appointment with the local mental health facility (that i didnt even know existed up til last week) for a preliminary checkup, and it was a big step for me and it is something im nervous about so its nice to hear about mental health in a positive way leading up to my appointment next week. xo
So good! This year I've finally started really addressing my own mental health and I can tell it's making a difference. It's so silly how we can talk ourselves out of taking care of ourselves or asking for help, but it's so important. Gotta love you.
Thank you Hannah for making this video and sharing your personal story. It can be really hard to talk about our own mantle health struggles and share them with the world. I think this is so impotent because the more we talk about it, the more we dispel the stigma that goes with it. When people can see that someone they admire and who is happy has dealt with mantle health it can give them so much hope.
*Sigh of relief* I also have ADHD and I am a Master's student studying Counseling. I have learned most of this in school, but it was still such a relief to hear Hannah say exactly how I feel about my ADHD. Thanks, Hannah.
Thank you, thank you, thank you Hannah! For aptly describing ADHD and the stigma surrounding it. I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 13, and it was hard dealing with anxiety and taking medication, because of the feeling of "bluntness" and not being able to explain how I felt to adults because I didn't have the resources or encouragement to learn about mental health. So thank you again, for giving me and many other teens that positivity and encouragement.
It's so disheartening to me as someone with one of the "scarier" illnesses (borderline personality disorder, yay!) just to admit to being mentally ill, let alone seek out help (not to mention paying for help, which is a whole other beast), so I just really appreciate people like Kati who actually acknowledge the stigma mentally ill people face in society. I just wish that stigma didn't extend so much into the mental health field, because it's so hard to want to seek out help when the majority of psychs are neurotypical.